Sony ICF-CS15iPBLK Reference guide

Brand: Sony

Model: ICF-CS15iPBLK

Category: Alarm clocks

Type: Reference guide

4-286-722-15(1)

Personal Audio Docking System

Reference Guide

English

Owner’s Record

e model number and the serial number are located on the

bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer

to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding

this product.

Model No. ICF-CS15iP

Serial No. ________________________________

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at

http://www.sony.com/productregistration

Proper registration will enable us to send you

periodic updates about new products, services, and

other important announcements. Registering your

product will also allow us to contact you in the

unlikely event that the product needs adjustment

or modication. ank you.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted

candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,

and do not place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit

from the mains, connect the unit to an easily

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug

from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned

off.

The nameplate and important information

concerning safety are located on the bottom

exterior.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING



Replace the battery for the clock backup with a

Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery

for the remote commander with a Sony CR2025

lithium battery. Use of another battery may

present a risk of fire or explosion.



Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.



Dispose of used battery promptly, according to

local environmental laws and guidelines in

force. Keep away from children.

Important Safety

Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

For the state of California USA only

Perchlorate Material –special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

Precautions



To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,

not the cord.



Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep credit cards using magnetic coding or

spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or

projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent

possible damage from the magnet.



Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat

source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,

mechanical vibration, or shock.



Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on

a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near

materials (a curtain) which might block the

ventilation holes.



Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by

qualified personnel before operating it any

further.



During a thunderstorm, do not touch the

antenna (aerial) and plug.

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Do not touch the unit with wet hands.

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Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY



Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.



Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.



Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Note



In the Reference Guide, “iPod” is used as a

general reference to functions on an iPod or

iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text

or illustrations.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Operations

Power source

This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup

power source to keep the clock and the alarm

operating during a power interruption (No Power

No Problem system).

When to replace the battery

When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in

the display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is

weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium

battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or

explosion.

Note



If “AM 12:00” flashes in the display when the

unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first

time, the battery may be weak. In this case,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

To replace the battery

1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC

outlet, remove the screw of the battery

compartment at the bottom of the unit,

and open the lid (see Fig. ).

2 Remove the old battery and insert a new

one in the battery compartment with the

 side facing up (see Fig. ).

3 Replace the battery compartment lid and

tighten the screw.

4 Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to

turn “” off in the display.

Note



When you replace the battery, do not

disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Otherwise, the current date, current time,

alarm and station presets will be erased.





CR2032

Reset button

To reset the unit

Press the reset button with a pointed object if the

unit fails to function properly. The current time,

alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their

factory presets (see Fig. ).

To charge your iPod

You can use the unit as a battery charger.

Charging begins when the iPod is connected to

the unit.

The charging status appears in the display on

iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.

Setting the clock

To set the clock for the first

time

This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern

Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by a

backup battery. All you need to do the first time is

just plug it in and select your time zone.

1 Plug in the unit.

The current EST (Eastern Standard Time)

appears in the display.

2 Press and hold MODE for at least

2 seconds.

Area number “2” flashes in the display.

The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

3 Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to

select the number as follows:

Area number Time zone

1 Atlantic Standard Time

(default setting)

Eastern Standard Time

3 Central Standard Time

4 Mountain Standard Time

5 Pacific Standard Time

6 Alaska Standard Time

7 Hawaii Standard Time

4 Press DSPL/ENT to set.

Notes

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To cancel the time zone setting, press MODE

instead of DSPL/ENT in step 4.

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Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,

discrepancies may arise during transport or

storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct

time by referring to “To set the clock manually.”

When daylight saving time (summer

time) begins

This model automatically adjusts for daylight

saving time (summer time).

“ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight

saving time (summer time) and disappears at the

end of the daylight saving time (summer time)

automatically.

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Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:

2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.

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Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first

Sunday of November.

To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment

during the daylight saving time (summer

time) period

The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be

canceled.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at

least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.

“ ” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that

Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been

canceled. The display returns to the clock.

Notes

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

Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment

by the unit (see above) are subject to

circumstances and laws in each country/region.

Should this interfere with desired adjustment,

cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment

and set the DST display manually as necessary.

Customers living in a country/region that does

not use daylight saving time (summer time)

must cancel Auto DST/summer time

adjustment before using the unit.





To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment

again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for

at least 2 seconds.

“ ” and “On” appear in the display to show that

Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been

activated. The display returns to the clock.

To set the clock manually

To change the clock setting manually, operate the

unit as follows.

1 Plug in the unit.

2 Press and hold CLOCK until the year

flashes in the display.

3 Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set

the year, and then press CLOCK.

4 Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour

and minute.

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

Notes





If you do not press any button for about

1 minute while setting the clock, the clock

setting will be canceled.



A 100-year calendar (2011 - 2110) is installed in

the unit. When the date is set, the day of the

week is automatically displayed.

MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,

WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,

FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday

To display the year and date

During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit

once for the date, and press it again for the year.

After a few seconds, the display will change back

to the current time automatically.

Remote commander

Before using the supplied remote for the first

time, remove the insulation film.

Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the

unit.

The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

OFF



Terminate the current function and stop

playback.



Stop a currently sounding alarm/snooze timer.

 (Play/Pause)



Start playing the iPod. Press again to pause/

resume playback.

 (Forward)



Go to the next track.



Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.

 (Backward)



Go back to the previous track. During

playback, this operation returns to the

beginning of the current track. To go back to

the previous track, press twice.

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Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.



Go back to the previous menu.





(Up)/ (Down)



Select a menu item or track for playback.

ENTER



Execute the selected menu item or begin

playback.

SOUND



Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,

see “To enjoy the bass or expansion sound

effect.”)

VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)



Adjust the volume.

RADIO BAND



Activate the radio and select a band.

PRESET +/−



Select the preset number or preset station. (For

details, see “Operating the radio.”)

TUNE +/−



Tune into a station when the radio is on.



Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.

AUDIO IN



Activate the AUDIO IN function when an

optional component is connected. (For details,

see “Connecting optional components.”)

SLEEP



Set the sleep timer. (For details, see “Setting the

sleep timer.”)

Note



Some operations may differ or may not be

available on certain models of iPod.

When to replace the battery

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should

last for about 6 months. When the remote no

longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a

new one.

the  side facing up

Note



If you are not going to use the remote for a long

time, remove the battery to avoid any damage

that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.

Operating an iPod

Compatible iPod/iPhone

models

The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as

follows.

Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest

version before using it with this unit.

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)*

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod classic

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

* The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be

controlled by the remote when the command of

“MENU,” “,” “,” and “ENTER” is pressed.

On copyrights

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod

touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,

respectively, and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of

this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

Note



This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,

and malfunction may result if used with one.

To play

1 Set an iPod on the dock connector.

The dock connector can be tilted slightly.

2 Press .

The iPod begins playback.

You can operate the connected iPod via this

unit or the iPod itself.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

To place and remove the iPod

When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at the

same angle as the dock connector on the unit. Do

not pull the iPod forward too far.

Notes

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If a pop-up message appears on the display of

the iPod touch or iPhone, see “About App.”



An iPod in a case or cover can be set in this

unit. However, if the case or cover interferes

with the connection, remove the case or cover

before setting the iPod on the dock connector.



Do not twist or bend the iPod as this may result

in connector damage.



Remove the iPod when transporting it,

otherwise a malfunction may result.



When placing or removing the iPod, hold the

unit securely.



If the battery of your iPod is extremely low,

charge it for a while before operation.



If your iPod cannot reach the supporter located

in front of the unit, attach the supplied cushion

below the supporter.



If the iPod is already playing when set onto the

unit, the sound from the iPod will be output

from the unit speakers, even if the unit was

playing sound from another function.

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Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event

that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged

when using an iPod connected to this unit.



For details of environmental conditions for

operating your iPod, check the website of Apple

Inc.

Operating the radio

To connect the AM loop

antenna

The shape and length of the antenna is designed

to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up

the antenna.

1 Remove only the loop part from the

plastic stand.

2 Set up the AM loop antenna.

(Refer to the Startup Guide bundled with this

Reference Guide.)

3 Insert the AM antenna terminal in the

AM ANTENNA jack on the rear of the

unit.

To adjust the AM loop antenna

Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception.

Tip



Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for

the best AM broadcast sound.

To remove the AM loop antenna

Push and hold down the tab of the antenna

terminal clamp, and pull out the AM loop

antenna.

–Manual tuning

Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO BAND repeatedly to select

the desired band.

Each time you press the button, the radio

band toggles between AM and FM as follows:

3 Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune to

the desired station.

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

To turn off the radio, press OFF/ALARM

RESET (OFF on the remote).

–Scan tuning

The unit automatically scans for AM or FM

stations.

1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Manual tuning”

and select the AM or FM band.

2 Press and hold TUNE + or –.

+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.

–

scans downwards through the frequency

bands.

Scanning starts from the currently-tuned

frequency. When a station is received,

scanning stops.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

–Preset tuning

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM

stations.

To preset a station

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Manual tuning”

and manually tune into the station you

wish to preset.

2 Press and hold MODE on the unit for at

least 2 seconds.

3 Press PRESET + or – to select the preset

number, then press DSPL/ENT on the

unit.

Example: The following displays appear

when you preset FM 89.8 MHz to

preset number 1 for FM.



The display shows the frequency for about

10 seconds, and then returns to the current

time.

Notes

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To preset another station, repeat these steps.

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To cancel the preset number setting, press

MODE instead of DSPL/ENT in step 3.



If you store another station with the same

preset number, the previously stored station

will be replaced.

To tune in to a preset station

1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Manual tuning”

and select the AM or FM band.

2 Press PRESET + or – to select the desired

preset number.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

–Auto preset tuning

1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Manual tuning”

and select the AM or FM band.

2 Press and hold RADIO BAND until “AP”

flashes in the display.

3 Press DSPL/ENT on the unit.

The unit automatically presets the available

channels in order.

Tip



To stop auto preset tuning, press RADIO BAND.

To display the preset number and

frequency of the current station

Press DSPL/ENT on the unit once for the preset

number, and press it again for the frequency.

If you press DSPL/ENT on the unit once only, the

display shows the preset number for about

2 seconds, then changes to the frequency.

After a few moments, the display returns to the

current time.

To improve reception

FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase

reception sensitivity.

AM: Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to

the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for

optimum reception.

Notes on radio reception



Do not place the AM loop antenna near the

power supply unit, the unit or other AV

equipment during use, as noise may result.



Keep digital music players or mobile phones

away from the AM loop antenna or the FM

antenna, as this may lead to reception

interference.



When you are listening to the radio with an

iPhone connected to the unit, interference with

radio reception may occur.



When you are listening to the radio while

charging an iPod, interference with radio

reception may occur.

Tip



If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE on

the unit until “MONO” appears in the display,

the radio will play in monaural and the sound

will become clearer.

Setting the alarm

This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,

radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before

the alarm can be set (see “To set the clock for the

first time”).

To set the alarm

1 Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.

“WAKE UP” appears and the hour flashes in

the display.

2 Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until

the desired hour appears.

To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME

SET + or –.

3 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The minute flashes.

4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute.

5 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The days of the week flash.

6 Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.

You can select the days from the following

three options by pressing TIME SET + or –:

Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

SUN

Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI

Week end: SAT SUN

7 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The alarm mode setting is entered.

8 Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until

the desired alarm mode flashes.

You can choose one of 4 settings: “iPod,” “FM,”

“AM” or “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode as

follows:

– iPod: see “ To set the alarm as iPod.”

– FM or AM: see “

 To set the radio alarm.”

– BUZZER: see “ To set the buzzer alarm.”

 To set the alarm as iPod

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

alarm mode for “iPod.”

The volume level flashes in the display.

3 Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the

volume.

4 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The setting is entered.

5 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the

display, press ALARM SET A or B

again.

The iPod will sound at the set time.

When using an iPod touch/iPhone



To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/

iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the

unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm

time, and then select the music function.



Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if

you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after

inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,

the alarm will be the buzzer.

 To set the radio alarm

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

radio band (“FM” or “AM”).

Preset number flashes in the display.

3 Press TIME SET + or – to select the

desired preset number corresponding the

bands or “– –.”

“– –” is the last station received.

4 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The volume level flashes in the display.

5 Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the

volume.

6 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The setting is entered.

7 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the

display, press ALARM SET A or B

again.

The radio will turn on at the set time.

 To set the buzzer alarm

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

“BUZZER” alarm mode.

The setting is entered.

3 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the

display, press ALARM SET A or B

again.

The buzzer will sound at the set time.

Note



The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.

To confirm an alarm time

setting

Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be

displayed for about 4 seconds.

To change an alarm setting

Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds

to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold

TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the

alarm time back.

When you release the button, the changed time

will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the

alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within

these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will

be fixed as displayed.

To doze for a few more

minutes

Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.

The sound turns off but will automatically come

on again after about 10 minutes.

You can change the snooze time by pressing

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit repeatedly

within 4 seconds.

The maximum length of the snooze time is

60 minutes.

To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM

RESET (OFF on the remote).

To stop the alarm

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote)

to turn off the alarm.

The alarm will sound again at the same time the

next day.

To deactivate the alarm

Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the

alarm A or B indicator from the display.

To activate the alarm

Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the

alarm A or B indicator in the display.

Notes



When alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer

alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the dock

connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or

the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.



The alarm function works as usual on the first

and last day of daylight saving time (summer

time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer

time adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a

time skipped when the daylight saving time

begins, the alarm will sound; if the alarm is set

to a time that overlaps when daylight saving

time ends, the alarm will sound twice.



If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A

and B, alarm A takes priority.



If no operation is performed while the alarm is

occurring, the alarm will stop after about

60 minutes.

Note on the alarm in the event of a power

interruption

In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer

alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not

weak. However, certain functions will be affected

as follows:



The backlight will not light up.



If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will

change to buzzer automatically.



If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm

will sound for about 5 minutes.



If “” appears in the display, the alarm will not

sound in the event of a power interruption.

Replace the battery if “” appears.



The snooze function cannot be set during a

power interruption.



During a power interruption, each alarm will

sound at the set time only once.

Setting the sleep timer

You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep

timer. The unit stops playback or radio

automatically after a preset duration.

1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.

“SLEEP” appears and the sleep time flashes in

the display.

2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer

duration.

Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in

minutes) changes as follows:

The display returns to current time for about

4 seconds after you have finished the duration

setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep

timer starts.

The unit plays for the duration you set, and

then stops.

To turn off the unit before

the preset time

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).

To change the sleep timer

setting

You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the

desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep

timer has been activated.

To deactivate the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to

“OFF” in step 2.

Connecting optional

components

To listen to sound

1 Firmly connect the line output jack of a

portable digital music player (or other

component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the

back of the unit, using a suitable audio

connecting cable (not supplied).

2 Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.”

3 Turn the connected component on.

4 Play the connected component.

The sound from the connected component is

output from the speakers of this unit.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

To return to the radio

Press RADIO BAND.

The preset number followed by the frequency of

the last station appears in the display.

To return to the iPod

Press .

To stop listening

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote),

and stop playback on the connected component.

Notes



The necessary type of audio connecting cable

depends on the optional component. Make sure

to use the correct type of cable.



If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of

the unit first. If the volume is still too low,

adjust the volume of the connected component.



Disconnect the audio connecting cable from

the unit when it is not in use.



When you listen to the radio with optional

component connected, turn off the connected

component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,

even when the component is turned off,

disconnect and place the optional component

away from the unit.

Other useful functions

To enjoy the bass or

expansion sound effect

Three levels of sound effect are available by

pressing SOUND.

Each time you press the button, the sound effect

changes as follows:

“MEGA BASS”: Provides high quality bass sound.

“MEGA Xpand”: Expands the sound field width.

“MEGA BASS” and “MEGA Xpand”: Enables

both the above effects.

To return to standard sound, press the button

until the display(s) disappear.

To set the brightness of the

display

Four levels of brightness are available by pressing

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.

Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will

change to Low while the alarm is occurring.

About App

A dedicated dock App for iPod touch and iPhone

available at Apple App Store.

Search for “D-Sappli” and download the free App

to find out more about the functions.

Notes



If the App to link with this unit is not

downloaded to your iPod touch/iPhone,

a pop-up message prompting you to download

D-Sappli may appear repeatedly.

Deactivate the App’s link function to stop the

pop-up message.



To deactivate the App’s link function: Remove

your iPod touch/iPhone from the dock

connector. Press  (to enter the iPod

function), and then press and hold VOLUME –

and  on the unit simultaneously for at least

2 seconds. (“OFF” appears in the display to

show that the App’s link function has been

deactivated.)



To re-activate the App’s link function, repeat the

above steps. (“On” appears in the display to

show that the App’s link function has been

activated.)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made

the following checks, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power

interruption.



The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove

the old battery and install a new one.

The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not

sound at the preset alarm time.



Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly

displayed.

The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no

sound comes on at the preset alarm time.



Check the alarm volume setting.

There is no sound from the iPod.



Make sure the iPod is securely connected.



Adjust the VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the

remote).

The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.



Make sure the iPod is securely connected.



Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit

(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).

The iPod cannot be charged.



Make sure the iPod is securely connected.



Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit

(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).

When daylight saving time (summer time)

begins, the clock does not employ the

daylight saving time (summer time)

automatically.



Make sure the clock is set correctly.



Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit simultaneously for at

least 2 seconds to activate the Auto DST/

summer time function.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from

150 Hz - 10,000 Hz; rated 3 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%

total harmonic distortion.

Time display

12-hour system

iPod

DC out: 5 V

MAX: 1 A

Radio

Frequency range

Band Frequency Channel step

FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.1 MHz

AM 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz 10 kHz

General

Speaker

Approx. 5.7 cm (2

inches) dia. 6 Ω

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Power output

3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Supply voltage/Current or power

consumption

120 V AC, 60 Hz, 16 W

For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)

Dimensions

Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)

(11

inches × 6

inches × 5

inches)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 1.65 kg (3 lb 7 oz) including power

supply unit

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Cushion (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery (CR2032) as back-up power source for the clock, which is preset

to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory. And this battery is considered part of the product.

ICF-CS15iP

Printed in China

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Dream Machine es una marca comercial de Sony Corporation.

No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

No Power No Problem es una marca comercial de Sony Corporation.

Auto Time Set is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Auto Time Set es una marca comercial de Sony Corporation.

FM wire antenna

Power cord

Remote sensor

Supporter

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

Esta garantía es válida únicamente en los Estados Unidos.

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